Author name: Freedom for Eurasia

Freedom for Eurasia condemns in the strongest possible terms the death and secret burial of Turkmen blogger Didar Amansakhatov, whose grave has now been located by journalists from the Turkmen Service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The discovery confirms credible reports that Mr. Amansakhatov, a 34-year-old TikTok blogger known online as Hitrowskin, died after disappearing […]

Freedom for Eurasia expresses grave concern over credible allegations of torture, ill-treatment, and ongoing threats against imprisoned lawyer and minority human rights activist Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov, following an incident involving a senior official of the correctional facility. According to information verified by Freedom for Eurasia, in early December a deputy head of the prison allegedly threatened

STATEMENT BY NGO “Freedom for Eurasia” NGO Freedom for Eurasia states that the killing of Kobiljon, a 10-year-old boy, a citizen of Tajikistan, who was murdered at school in Moscow, Russian Federation in a xenophobic, Nazi-motivated attack by another teenager, is not a “domestic incident” or an isolated act of juvenile violence. It constitutes a

End Attacks on Journalism, Withdraw Bill Curbing Freedom of Expression Authorities in Kazakhstan have targeted independent journalists and media outlets in recent weeks, a coalition of nine human rights groups said today. The authorities have searched the newsroom of an independent news agency, detained media workers, and pressured journalists over their reporting. The coalition includes

Freedom for Eurasia condemns today’s decision of the Bishkek City Court to uphold the conviction and five-year probation sentence imposed on prominent human rights defender Rita Karasartova. The ruling confirms the September 2025 judgment of the Sverdlov District Court, which found Ms. Karasartova guilty under Articles 278 (“Mass Disorders”) and 327 (“Public Calls for Violent

Freedom for Eurasia has documented credible and deeply alarming evidence of torture and ill-treatment carried out by the State Committee for National Security (GKNB) of Kyrgyzstan against individuals detained for expressing critical views online. These findings are based on multiple independent interviews conducted with former detainees in recent months. According to consistent testimonies, individuals arrested